We Are the World

HI FRIENDS!

Welcome to the latest installment of WORLD MUSIC BLOG FUN TIMES!!!

Since coming to Boston University I have met so many amazing people from all over the world. My group of friends alone is a microcosm of Boston and BU and it represents the incredible diversity of both. Recently I have been really appreciating the awesome fact that these individuals can have such different origins yet can come together and connect at such an intrinsic level. I love all my friends because we are so compatible. And I love all my friends because they are all infinitely enriching.. and each in completely their own ways.

Basically what I’m trying to say is that I find it so fascinating that a group of people can come from such contrasting beginnings but ultimately have the same mind-set. How? Convergent psycho-evolution? Does that even exist? Maybe I should talk to one of my Philosophy/ Anthropology professors about it.. but anyways, this weeks blog is a shout out to all my beautiful friends from all over the world. Here are some songs from their countries of origin

Yay for friends! and music! and places!

 

GERMANY

Better Tomorrow- Last Goodbye

CUBA

Buena Vista Social Club- Chan Chan

This video is taken from an awesome movie about the music and culture of Cuba. Watch it. I swear you will fall in love with the adorable old men who smoke fatties and live for their music.

ISRAEL

I think I’ve posted some Asaf Avidan before but HERE IT AGAIN! This band is just beautiful.

Asaf Avidan- Her Lies

FRANCE

Mmmmm

Break Bot- I’m Yours

That’s all for now kids!

 

GET GROOOOOVY GUYS!!

Much love, Abby!

 

WORLD MUSIC NIGHT! DECEMBER 2ND! 8:00P.M.! TELLLLL YOOUUUURR FRIIEEENDSS!!!

World Music

Bonjour mes amis!

“Music is the universal language of mankind” -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Coming up on Thursday, December 2nd BU Central will be hosting it’s second ever World Music Night! World Music Night is all about learning about and making connections with other cultures through music since as we all know, music is something that breaches cultural boundaries and brings people together. So, until the big event on December 2nd all my posts will highlight awesome music from around the world, some popular favorites as well as some obscure oddities. I hope all of you are excited to experience something a little different and I hope all of you join us on December 2nd to see all the awesome talent from all over the world here at BU!

FRANCE

Yelle- A Cause Des Garçons

Who knows what the hell is going on in this music video but this song sure is fun to dance to! Also, if you don’t have Yelle in your music library, I HIGHLY suggest spending that iTunes gift card on if not all, at least a good portion of their discography.

nnel

 

FRANCE/SPAIN

Manu Chao- Me gustas tu

Me gusta Manu Chao, por cierto! They’re just another one of crazy feel good performers that just take me back to the summer. This one goes out to my bueno amigo David who came to the U.S. over the summer from México this summer simply to chill and experience Boston at its best. Manu Chao also exemplifies the world music culture– born in Paris but of Spanish origin, he sings in Spanish, English, French, Galician, Arabic, and Portuguese!! HOT DAMN.

 

MALI

Amadou et Mariam- Je pense a toi

I think I found Amadou et Mariam one random day stumbling across the internet. Anyways, they’re awesome. They blend traditional Mali sound with rock guitars and other instruments from all over the world– Egypt, Syria, India and more– to create a unique Afro-blues sounds different than anything we have here in the states. Enjoy!

 

Well that’s all for now folks! I hope you look forward to next weeks World Music blog!

 

PEACE!

Abby